Pharma Flashcards
What is pharmacology?
The study of the preparation, properties, uses, and actions of drugs
What are three different names for drugs?
Generic, chemical, and brand name
What does FDA stand for?
Food and drug administration
What administration is taken by mouth?
Oral administration
Which of the following is not what drugs may be made up of A. animal B. plants C. fungi D. spices
Spices
What is a pharmacist?
Someone that prepares and dispense drugs through a pharmacy on orders from a physician
What occurs when drugs enter the body?
The drug me cross the cell membrane to reach its interact, receptor, or may react to what they were receptor on the cell surface
What factors have the biggest impact on human health?
Social determinants
What is an example of how social determinants affect health?
People living in poverty, often have limited access to healthcare and have a poor health outcomes compared to those who are not poor
